Gunmen “disguised as doctors” kill dozens in attack on Afghan hospital – BBC News
Dozens of people have been killed and injured in an attack on Afghanistan’s main military hospital in the capital, Kabul. Afghanistan’s Taliban government said that gunmen disguised as doctors had driven into the hospital in an ambulance before opening fire.…
20 years after 9/11 many Afghans still fear Taliban rule – BBC News
Two decades after the 911 attacks led to the invasion of Afghanistan, the Taliban are back in power and presenting a new face to the world. They’ve promised to forgive those who fought against them – and to respect women’s…
Hundreds of anti-Taliban protestors take to streets of Afghan capital – BBC News
Hundreds of protestors including many women have taken to the streets of the Afghan capital Kabul, in the biggest show of dissent since the Taliban took control of the country. Many in the crowds chanted slogans against neighbouring Pakistan whose…
Afghan people welcome end to war but fear for the future
As the Taliban consolidate their control of Afghanistan after the withdrawal of foreign forces, many Afghans are fearful of what the future holds under the new regime. However people are also greatly relieved that a 20-year war that cost many…
At least 60 dead in bomb carnage at Kabul Airport – BBC News
It was a scene of carnage in Afghanistan, after twin explosions near Kabul Airport, killed at least 60 people and injured dozens more. The first blast is thought to have been the work of a suicide bomber, passing among…
Warning of new “civil war” in Afghanistan if Taliban reject power-sharing talks – BBC News
One of Afghanistan’s main opposition leaders has warned there will be civil war, unless the Taliban reach agree to share power, following their takeover of the country. Ahmad Massoud has warned that war is inevitable unless the Taliban agree to…